A Jewish Musical Journey through CA 2020 Mission Post-Tour July 8-12, 2021 (As of 3/9/20)

Day 1: Thursday, July 8, 2021: VENICE TO CATANIA

• Breakfast and check out of our hotels. • This morning, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Catania, the second largest metropolitan city in Sicily, situated at the foot of Mt. Etna. • Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel to check in and refresh. • This afternoon, we enjoy a traditional Sicilian Puppet opera, “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. This particular type of puppet theater emerged in southern Italy and particularly in Sicily in the early 1800s. • Enjoy the evening at leisure to explore the city and have dinner on own.

Overnight in Catania ------Day 2: Friday, July 9, 2021: & • Breakfast at our hotels. • Today, we depart for Agira, the first Sicilian city to mint bronze coinage in the Greek fashion. Here, we discover the Jewish influence, including the location where a once stood. Along the way, we admire the magnificent stone portal of the Aron Hakodesh, bearing an ancient Hebrew inscription. • Next, we visit the in Piazza Armerina, designated as one of the 49 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy. • Later this afternoon, we return to Catania and freshen up before our kosher style Shabbat dinner together.

Overnight in Catania ------

Day 3: Saturday, July 10, 2021: SHABBAT SHALOM!

• Breakfast at our hotels. • Free morning to attend Shabbat services or relax. • This afternoon, we explore the city of Catania by foot, discovering its rich Jewish history. We enjoy a guided walking tour of the famous Duomo and the Ursino Castle, where two menorahs have been inserted into the castle’s tower. • Evening at leisure and dinner on own.

Overnight in Catania ------Day 4: Sunday, July 11, 2021: SIRACUSA

• Breakfast at our hotels. • This morning, we travel to Ortigia, where we stroll through the narrow streets of Giudecca, the ancient Jewish quarter. We see the sites of the synagogue and mikve, which date back to the 7th century. • Next, we discover the magnificent city of Siracusa, once Athens’ main rival. We visit the catacombs of San Giovanni and explore the crypt of San Marciano, who was killed by the of the city. • Later this afternoon, we return to Catania for an evening at leisure and dinner on own.

Overnight in Catania ------Day 5: Monday, July 12, 2021: DEPARTURE

• Breakfast and check out of our hotels. • We transfer to the Catania airport for our flights back to the United States, landing later today.

HOTEL RATE PER PERSON RATE PER PERSON (Double Occ.) (Single Occ.) (paying by check/credit) (paying by check/credit)

Hotel Romano House (First Class) $1,399/$1,439 $1,844/$1,899

Included in Sicily Post-Tour: • 4 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast in Catania, Sicily • Touring and sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle • English-speaking local guide & escort • Shabbat dinner • Entrance fees per itinerary • Departure transfer to the Catania Airport • Tourist tax (subject to change without notice)

Not included in Sicily Post-Tour:

• Tips to guide, escort and driver (pre-collected) • Meals not listed above • Items of a personal nature • Travel insurance (recommended – group policy available)

The Memories Last Forever!! *Itinerary subject to change